The Ride | Bikepacking 3200 km from Basque Country to Prague to visit my mom
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- Опубліковано 6 бер 2024
- The story about cycling 3200km from Basque Country to Prague to visit my mom.
It was 15th of May 2023. In the green hills of the Basque Country, I set off for a bike ride; a 3200 km bike ride that would take me all the way to my native country, where I haven’t been for almost two years. The Czech republic. I never really rode bikes before, let alone in the mountains!
With the Pyrenees and the Alps standing majestically in my way - could I really pull it off?
This little documentary isn’t so much about showing all the beautiful sceneries on my way, but rather about the journey that no kilometres could describe, the inner journey towards freedom and inner peace, one that made me fall in love with cycling, and one that showed me that no mountain is too high, no goal is too far.
If i just keep pedalling.
Come along for the ride?
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This video is not quite the usual bikepacking video. You created something very personal and beautiful. Thanks for sharing 🙏
Thank you!
I too was thinking about this. Generally, these videos only highlight the photogenic parts and don't cover the battle of the mind that happens with the combination of solitude and challenge. Life is a long battle; the more we subject ourselves to discomfort, the more we grow and learn to become adaptive. It is a story of one hundred thousand generations. This video got me thinking about doing such a journey next year as a bookmark in my life. Well done.
Nicely said
I was a long distance cyclist.
Your sharing of your struggle and journey, is dearly wonderful, Thank you.
Freeing a caged mind, is the gift of a bicycle, the best human invention!❤❤
Nezdvořile zareaguju v češtině, omlouvám se, pochybuju, zda bych to dokázal sdělit anglicky. Vaše cesta jako "co mne nezabije, to mne posílí" :-) Žena, sama a dokázala víc než já zamlada, klobouček hodně hluboko smeknutý. Navíc ta jemná a hluboká a žitá filozofie, u mnoha vašich hladkých vět jsem se chtěl zastavit a navnímat je. I neutuchající tichá polemika o cíli a cestě. Dojalo mne to, nejen mými vzpomínkami. Třeba to vaše přecházení české hranice, my to měli v devadesátkách podobně dojemné, jen opačným směrem, plus pocit při cestě za kopečky jako návratu domů, kde to vlastně vůbec neznám. Já jezdil v raných devadesátkách za studií, s partnerkou i kamarády, max. na měsíc, skoro všechno jídlo s sebou, stan, tehdy jen trojkolečko, bus třeba do Francie a pak do Barcelony (kopeček z Ax na 2400 jsme dali ehm za dva dny) a tam prodat kolo (chápu, odporné ke kamarádovi) a domů stopem. Z vyprávění si proto dovedu představit barvy emocí psané mezi řádky - radost, úlevu, zoufalství, strach, soucítění až prorůstání s cestou pod kolem, praní se se sebou, umíněnost, násilí na sobě i rozmazlení, dojetí, bolest, tunu zátěže z předešlých dob - a samotu. Krásu samoty jsem objevil až v padesátce, není-li osaměním - ani od druhých, ani od sebe. Kolo v jednom jako způsob jakési meditace případně rozpuštění, budování vztahu k sobě bez překrývání starých vzorců novými. Ať se v životě daří. Úžasné, děkuju moc za sdílení!
Strong mind, strong core, thank you for sharing your journey with us. It sparked memories of my 3 years living in Europe where
Plzen was my base, and I would go of solo cycling touring 8 weeks at a time. That was 25 years ago, and as I look down at my 60 ( next week) year old legs, I am grateful they where able to turn those cranks for 10 000 km around Europe with all the ups and down, good and not good memories, because you never know what the future holds for you. I returned home to Australia in 2000, 6 years later I got married , and just as my son was about to be born I was diagnosed with Non Hodgkin’s Lymphoma Cancer. 16 years later, with chemotherapy and a stem cell transplant, I’m still here. I didn’t think I would make it to 50 let alone 60. So treasure those memories, there the only thing you can take with you 🙏❤✌🏼😊
Kdo jel někdy sám na kole v horku, v zimě a dešti, mokrý a zmrzlý až na duši, víc dnů po sobě, tak ví, jakou má ta na první pohled křehká a krásná dívka v sobě sílu.
I am glad we have people so sensitive for the beauty of nature and adventure, like you in this world . Inspiring story!
UA-cam just started putting videos like this in my feed - I love how gravel bikes allow us to climb mountains and explore our world immersively, but still allow us to cover great distances. I am amazed at all the gorgeous backroads you were able to take to get to your destination. The amount of vertical you had to climb is astounding! You did your own Tour de France! Thanks for showing us a very personal view of Europe we've never seen before.
Excellent thanks for your adventure. You have lots of guts. I am amazed. This is a quote I use to caption special bikepacking pictures “Whoever wants music instead of noise, joy instead of pleasure, soul instead of gold, creative work instead of business, passion instead of foolery, finds no home in this trivial world of ours.” -Hermann Hesse/“Steppenwolf” Take care
Wow, loved the story telling. As a bike packer I take lots of photos but don't put into words what I'm feeling on my trips. Your story made me feel like I was on my own trip. Beautiful.
so nice to meet another bike enthusiast that appreciates the beauty of nature and the lessons it brings us.
Tohle je prostě veliká, veliká paráda. Jen jsem celé video obdivně koukal, jak to dáváš. Přesně takto si představuji ideální journey of live. Čeká nás podobná cesta letos, jen opačným směrem z Brna do Barcelony. Bohužel to musíme zvládnout za půlku času, tak to nebude takový Zen jako tvoje cesta. Každopádně díky za video, úplně mne naladilo a nemůžu se dočkat až vyrazíme.
Spot on! The mind gives up before the body. All it takes is changing your thought patterns.
I´ve been a cycling for more than 25 years. I´ve done all the major climbs in Pyrenees, Alps and Dolomites. It takes a lot of courage to confront such a big challenge and to face such a demanding sport with no previous experience. BRAVO!! Oso Ondo!!
thank you!
Not only brave on taking this adventure but so talented! This video is art
Thanks dear 💞
Skvělé. Máte můj respekt. Mějte se. 👍💪
This was absolutely beautiful!
Thank you ❤
This is wonderful! Thank you for sharing. Thoughtful and so well done.
Ive only seen 7 minutes of your video so far, but I can't catch a breath. Last summer i cycled from poland to spain and now when I see same places in your video I kind of exist in this journey again. I havent fell this kind of emotions for a long time. Thank you so much, take care!
I loved your insights and video of your trip - thank you for the inspiration!
Cycling poetry. Thank you!
What a truly beautiful story of a truly beautiful person, thanks for sharing ..
I didn’t want that to end. Beautifully done by a beautiful person inside and out. An inspiration. I’ll have to subscribe!
A delightful,intelligent, reflective joyous film! Thank you.
A beautiful story, exquisite images, music & sentiments. Well done and thanks for sharing !
Thank you for inspiring
Outstanding. I feel peace and beauty. Thank you.
The world belongs to the brave & You definitely are. Such beautifull & honest & inspiring story! Enjoyed every bit of it. Thank You!
You are an excellent story teller. Thanks for sharing and looking forward to hear about your next cycle tour.
thank you!
Thank you for this lovely ride and beautiful story.
I love bikepacking, and i like your videos a lot!
Stunning, amazing & beautiful
Amazing journey !! Really inspiring ! Congratulations 👏👏
You can be proud 🙌
Your adventure, commentary, thoughts and pictures were just beautiful. You should be very proud! Thank you.
Beautifully Done. And wow! Your first big cycling adventure and you made it look so easy!
A truly inspirational Bike Packing video. Thank you for all of the time and effort this video must have taken. I have sent it to my nieces and nephew to expose them to more of the world, which this does beautifully, and perhaps they will also dream of and experience the world on a bicycle.
Your approach of focusing as much or more on the inner journey is wonderful. Thank you for your honesty in sharing your complete experience. Also I enjoyed the scrapbook style elements. So well done. You are impressive.
Well, this was exquisite! Perseverance, grit, laughter, sadness, all of it combined in a beautiful storytelling. Thank you!
Thank you!
I am glad people like you exist! Take care and enjoy what you do! ;)
Really beautiful video, thank you
Fabulous storytelling, thank you!
A beautiful story of great adventure, thank you for sharing.......an inspiration
What a wonderful video. Congratulations and thank you
OMG, this is FANTASTIC! So MUCH EXPLAINING! explaining and explaining, fantastic!
Gratuluju ke krásnému dobrodružství a krásnému videu!
Beautiful journey thank you for inspiring ❤
Bonjour Denisa,
Vraiment, une magnifique vidéo et chapeau bas pour ce premier défi.
Ce voyage intérieur que tu décris merveilleusement me parle aussi beaucoup, même si dans mes voyages à vélo je n'ai pas encore parcouru une aussi longue distance d'une seule traite.
Prends grand soin de toi et au grand plaisir de te retrouver dans tes prochaines aventures cyclistes !!!!
Thank you for a beautiful atmospheric film
Thank you for your thoughtful and amusing journal of your travels. You have a beautiful soul.
The essence of bicycle travel. Thank you
Thanks for this video. I did my two big cycle adventures in North America in 1980 and 1986. A lot of your feelings about thr ride and its challenges I can still relate to. Love the fact that a lot of your video was made up of still pictures. All my trip back then was recorded on colour slides so no videos or movies of it. And yes a few times I had no option but to take a train bus or other transport mostly due to time limitations, but occassionaly to avoid a tunnel as you had to.
Lovely. Simply lovely from the beginning to the end. Thank you.
Super. Thanks for taking us with you on your journey.
Super. Děkujeme, že jste nás vzali s sebou na cestu.
Simply wonderful documentary🥰Thank you very much for sharing🙏
Love your adventure, your spirit and your storytelling. Truly inspiring!👍
"Than inner journey is more precious to me..." Well said and thank you for the beautiful video.
Yours is the best bikepacking video.
Great job! Absolutely loved it and great footage as well!
Fantastic just the motivation I need😊
Such a beautiful, intimate, and inspiring film. I felt as though I was traveling with you all along. Makes me want to get a bike now.. Thank you for sharing your journey!
Thank you so much for this, I truly appreciate you sharing. This looks like an amazing adventure!
Amazing video.The Zen and Art of Cycling. The most important journey is the one within and you managed to capture it in this video. Many thanks. 🫶🏻
Very nice way to tell about an extraordinary biketour. Personal developments, impressions and feelings- and a BIG adventure. Really nice to watch and to listen to your tour experiences
Thanks for sharing, Denisa!
What a beautiful journey. Bikes are the best . Thanks for sharing with us 👍👌💜
Beautiful. Thanks for sharing.
Nice contemplating video . Thankyou
Filmed by such a natural lovely lady
Thank you for sharing your adventure! Really enjoyed your storytelling -- beautiful ride by a beautiful mind! ❤
Thank you for your story and your expirience!!! It was great!!!
Well done. And nicely told. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you for sharing this. Loved it!
What a tremendous trip! One of the most inspiring videos I've seen on UA-cam in a long time. What you describe here has made me to buy a bike again and bring a bit of freedom into my life. Thank you!
Bravo, what an excellent adventure. thank you for sharing. inspired to get my next bikepacking trip organised!
Wow, that was really touching! The feeling, imagery and scenes you sketch with the videography and your storytelling are amazing and emotional. I'm glad I watched your awesome journey 👍🏼, quite a documentary!
What a wonderful bikepacking trip, very inspirational, thank you for documenting and sharing
Wonderful, thank you so much 😊
Enjoyed this a lot. Thank you.
Love the video, got some great ideas from the photo sections, new tricks to learn! Looks like you had an awesome adventure. I do love these trips especially long ones when your enjoying the journey so much you never feel like you want to reach the destination any time soon. Enjoyed that!
Thank you so much for taking us on this fantastic journey, and a special thanks also for sharing your thoughts in this great way. Simply marvelous.
Super video and an amazing journey through your young life so far. Thank you for sharing ❣
Enjoyable. Thanks for sharing.
lindo vídeo e boa sorte
The best journeying video I have seen. Brilliant
Beautiful film! What the mind can conceive and believe it can achieve! Brava!
Very beautiful video! Well done!
What a lovely story. Badass too!
thank you for sharing and taking us along on this beautiful journey!
I enjoyed your tour realy, and for sure, a piece in your life that you never will forget.. 👍
Great video of your journey. Beautifully narrated and filmed..... looking forward to your next journey
What a lovely video, and the trip was a great personal achievement for you. Thank you for sharing it all.
Your video has touched my heart, such inspirational footage and commentary x
A few weeks ago, I made a friend from the Czech Republic who likes to ride bikes, so I watched your videos with even more interest. At first, I thought it was just a record of a bicycle trip.
However, I fell into deep thought while listening to your story. I liked that you talked in detail about your thoughts while riding a bicycle. I was surprised and glad because it was something I had always thought about.
Thanks for sharing your story! Keep it up 💪🏽🚴🏽♂️🤙🏽
Perfect - beautiful countries, journey, and lady on a bike 🚴♥️
Brilliant beautiful thanks for sharing 👌👍🙏
Beautiful shots, beautiful cut, beautiful thoughts and beautiful mind. See you on the road and thanks!
Úžasná cesta a výkon. Blahopřeji, to je výkon. A krásně nafilmované. Máte muj obdiv !!!
The saying is really amazing, really love it and a lot of positive thinking 🎉
Wow what an adventure thank you for the inspiration. Old Bob🎉😊
Tears in the rain... awesome video!
Awesome ! Beautiful country and great job telling your story ...thx for sharing ....I have backpacked over 3000 miles and rode a road bike for many years....this made my want to go again ❤
Very inspiring video. Planning my first multi-week trip, it's great to see examples like this to build confidence.
I love ❤️ the journey. Thanks for sharing the video
Well done!!! You are an inspiration to me 😊